MDNR 2012 Anchor Bay Lake St Clair trap net survey
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station will be conducting a fisheries survey in Anchor Bay, Lake St. Clair, from April 25 to May 24, 2012.
Conservation | Hunting related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Wildlife Management
Bill would allow younger children to hunt in Michigan
Children under 10 would be allowed to hunt as long as they’re with an adult mentor through legislation that has passed the Michigan House.
Conservation | Endangered Species | Environment | Invasive Species | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | US Federal Government
Live Asian Carp Found Past Barrier in Lake Calumet Illinois
A bighead carp has been found in Illinois’ Lake Calumet, about six miles north of an electric barrier set up to stop the invasive fish from entering the Great Lakes.
Michigan’s New Recreation Passport Will Benefit State Parks & Park Visitors
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on Wednesday signed into law the “Recreation Passport” legislation, which creates a new funding source for Michigan’s state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized trails and pathways and local parks.
Michigan Recreation Passport Proposal Could Eliminate Motor Vehicle Permits
Legislation that could eliminate the need for state park and boating access site motor vehicle permits in Michigan appears stalled. Michigan is trying to adopt a program – the Recreation Passport Proposal – that has worked very well in other states such as a very successful Montana program.
Michigan.gov Web Page Dedicated to the Merger of DNR and DEQ into New DNRE
A new web page has been created on the official Michigan.gov web site dedicated to the Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Natural Resources merger into the new Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
Public Input Sought in Management Plan for Highland Recreation Area
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public workshop to seek input on the proposed management plan for Highland State Recreation Area in Oakland County.
VHS Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Information Page
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia or VHS is the newest, and possibly most serious non-native invader into our great waters. This page is dedicated to providing you the most accurate and helpful information on this critical issue.